The scope and nature of prolonged social withdrawal in Israel: An initial quantitative and qualitative investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Over the past few decades, prolonged social withdrawal (PSW) among young people has been recognized in several countries. Most research has been quantitative and focused on the characteristics of PSW individuals and their families. Little attention has been given to the valuable perspective of professionals providing service to this population. The purpose of the present study is to identify the characteristics of PSW in Israel, where this phenomenon has not been researched yet. For this initial investigation, the study will utilize a combination of quantitative self-report data from parents of PSW individuals, as well as qualitative data gathered from interviews with mental health professionals who work with this population.

Methods

Quantitative data were derived

SUBMITTER: Hareven O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8841626 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature